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    What is a "steering tube"?

    I'm a total novice, trying to help a young friend in the Grenadines deal with a problem concerning his 1990 Johnson 225. We can only talk on the phone, and I know precious little about boats. He's asking me to procure for him a "steering tube" which he describes as a hollow metal tube, about...
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    please help quickly - fibreglass repair question

    I am trying to assist a young man in the caribbean with his boat. He has very little money and depends on me for good advice. Today, he dashed his 1990 4 winns 21' against a dock and it left a gash about the size of a person's hand in the exterior. A local man has offered to repair it, but...
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    Degrease, then what?

    New to boating. I have a 1990 Johnson 225 that I want to clean up (lots of grease and grime). After I use the degreasing spray, what's the best thing to use to prevent salt-water corrosion (wd40?) thanks
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    Lo-jack for boats?

    Hi all. Can anyone tell me whether there are anti-theft products on the market that make use of gps to allow authorities to track a stolen boat? I have a powerboat that is often moored in a harbor in the caribbean and could possibly be a target of theft. It would seem there must be some kind...
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    What kind of fluid - Power trim & tilt

    I have a 1990 225 johnson with power trim and tilt. Am completely new to boating, and the trim and tilt, which was working has stopped. Does the motor that actually moves the engine up and down required hyrdaulic or some other fluid? I believe the reservoir is empty, and I don't know what to...
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    Lower unit oil flush with diesel fuel?

    I have a 1990 225 Johnson outboard and suspect the wrong oil was put in the lower unit. I would like to flush this before refilling with the proper oil. I was told I could use diesel fuel to perform this flush, but that sounds suspect to me. What should I use to ensure that all the "bad" oil...
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